Are mining companies making these opportunities available to alternate talent pools such as mature age workers? Many assume this audience has no interest in learning a new skill or trade, however it is quite the opposite. Now is the time to invest in training Australian's to fill these roles - there is plenty of time - and those over 40 should not be ignored. For every 1 new labour market entrant, there are 7 available over the age of 45. Employers need to start proactively advertising and recruiting specifically from this market and other neglected talent pools, before they look to skilled migration.